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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0062
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- A Note of Appreciation for Racial Tolerance Advocacy
- Date:
- 1946-05-27
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_62_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the New Deal: A Call for Change
- Date:
- 1946-06-11
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Fight for Price Control: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1946-06-24
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- McCormick thanks Douglas for joining Heart Fund Campaign, requests authorization.
- Date:
- 1946-06-25
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- International Affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Statement on Supporting the State of Israel: Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas, 1948
- Date:
- 1946-08-02
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Political corruption
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Restoring Veterans' Benefits
- Date:
- 1946-10-09
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0085
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: A Tribute to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-10-22
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Regarding Veterans' Benefits
- Date:
- 1946-10-31
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Veterans Benefits under the G.I. Bill and Federal Bonus
- Date:
- 1946-11-26
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Congratulations on Standing up to Contempt: A Letter to Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas expresses gratitude for support in her work for racial tolerance and is prepared for criticism from her own race."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0062_thumbnail.jpg "A Note of Appreciation for Racial Tolerance Advocacy")
![["The document is discussing the frustration with the influence of labor bosses and racketeers on Members of Congress, the perceived failures of the Roosevelt and Truman Administrations in dealing with labor issues, and the need for stronger laws to curb strikes. Both parties express support for each other in their efforts to fight against the New Deal and government extravagance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_62_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_62_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the New Deal: A Call for Change")
![["Charles P. McCormick, Chairman of McCormick & Company, expresses his gratitude to Helen Gahagan Douglas for accepting an invitation to serve on the National Committee of Sponsors for the 1959 Heart Fund Campaign. He emphasizes the importance of her support and asks her to fill out an authorization form required by law in New York State."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0000-Spring-June,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0011_thumbnail.jpg "The Fight for Price Control: A Call to Action")
![["Norman Cousins invites Helen Gahagan Douglas to a private briefing with Senator Joseph Clark about his trip to Vietnam and Secretary Rusk's appearance before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The event will take place on March 30 at the Harvard Club. Cousins hopes Douglas can attend with her family."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0000-Invitations-correspondence,%201958-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0001_thumbnail.jpg "McCormick thanks Douglas for joining Heart Fund Campaign, requests authorization.")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas criticizes the United States for not supporting the United Nations decision on Palestine, calling it a betrayal of international agreements and a retreat to power politics. She argues that the US should have taken a firm stand to prevent violence and support democracy in the region. Douglas believes that the US backing down sets a dangerous precedent and will only lead to more violence in Palestine. She urges for strong and principled leadership to uphold international decisions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Statement on Supporting the State of Israel: Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas, 1948")
![["The California State Council of Retail Clerks sent a resolution to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas requesting support to restore original benefits for veterans in the Apprentice Training Program outlined in the G.I. Bill of Rights. The resolution highlights concerns over reduced financial assistance for veterans and urges President Truman to address the issue in his next message to Congress. The resolution was adopted at a convention held in September 1946."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000-Veterans,%201940-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Restoring Veterans' Benefits")
![["Miss Ruby Berkley Goodwin writes to Mrs. Douglas requesting a bulletin on the activities of the \"Negro\" soldier during World War II. Mrs. Douglas is attending the United Nations Assembly as an alternate delegate. Evelyn Brown, Mrs. Douglas' secretary, responds to Miss Goodwin's request and sends her a copy of THE \"Negro\" SOLDIER."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0085_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Tribute to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document from Mr. Bassett to Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas discusses the concern of labor over the reduction of monthly government assistance for veterans in the Apprentice Training Program. The resolution adopted by the Los Angeles Central Labor Council requests that President Truman restore the original benefits of the program, as the current assistance is not sufficient to cover living expenses. Evelyn Brown, on behalf of Mrs. Douglas, acknowledges the letter and resolution and assures that it will be brought to Mrs. Douglas' attention."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000-Veterans,%201940-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Regarding Veterans' Benefits")
![["The document is from a veteran expressing concern about a proposed federal bonus for G.I. Bill recipients, stating that the bonus should not deduct money received from G.I. Bill benefits. The document is being forwarded to Congresswoman Douglas, who is currently in New York, for her information and action."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000-Veterans,%201940-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Veterans Benefits under the G.I. Bill and Federal Bonus")
![["The author, James L. Walters, is writing to congratulate Mrs. Douglas for voting against the contempt of Congress citation for witnesses before the Un-American Activities Committee. He expresses disappointment in the House's attitude towards civil liberties and wishes he could be represented by her."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0000-Un-American%20Activities%20Committee,%20194/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0049_thumbnail.jpg "Congratulations on Standing up to Contempt: A Letter to Helen Gahagan Douglas")